The Peace Conference of 1861

In February 1861, following the inauguration of Lincoln and the secession of seven states from the Union, a convention of 131 politicians from the remaining states met in Washington, D. C., at the Willard Hotel. They aimed to prevent civil war, and the secession of further states, by proposing an amendment to the Constitution that would protect the existence and practice of slavery, within certain parameters, by enshrining them in constitutional law. An amendment was eventually agreed and recommended to Congress, where it was not passed.

Vermont Delegation

This is one of the 22 delegations in the convention, accounting for 5 of 138 people who took part.

Members (5):

Name Visualize Details Delegations
H. Henry Baxter Visualize None Vermont Delegation (This negotiation)
Lucius E. Chittenden Visualize None Vermont Delegation (This negotiation)
Hiland Hall Visualize None Vermont Delegation (This negotiation)
Broughton D. Harris Visualize None Vermont Delegation (This negotiation)
Levi Underwood Visualize None Vermont Delegation (This negotiation)